NICE guidance on prophylactic antibiotics is unchanged
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- Published: Monday, 28 September 2015 07:25
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Following a review of evidence and consultation the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has upheld its advice that prophylactic antibiotics are not necessary before treating patients with infective endocarditis. The findings of the review supporting the status quo established in 2008, when NICE first changed its recommendation on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis.
The evidence review was suggested following a study which found an increase of infective endocarditis above the baseline trend though there was no causal link to the NICE guidance and no reason to implicate dentistry in the change.
The BDA responded to the NICE consultation supporting the current position and continues to support and lead work within the dental profession to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Earlier this year the BDA set out a blueprint for action on AMR and is now working with national leaders and international experts to combat the risks. The Association will also be lending its support to European Antibiotic Awareness Day and the World Health Organisation’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week in November.
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